Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport News, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Newport News, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 11m at 11:27 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8638379
Common Questions About Tides

Newport News, VA Tides - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:592.77:242.812:470.11:150.15:516:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:492.88:123.01:40-0.12:02-0.15:496:28Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:372.99:003.22:32-0.22:49-0.25:486:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:253.09:473.43:22-0.33:34-0.35:466:30Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:123.010:363.44:11-0.34:19-0.35:456:31Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:013.011:263.45:00-0.35:07-0.25:436:32Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:522.95:53-0.25:59-0.25:426:33Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:213.312:472.86:50-0.16:58-0.15:406:34Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:183.11:442.67:510.18:020.05:396:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:183.02:462.68:540.29:100.15:386:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:242.83:562.59:580.210:200.25:366:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:382.75:102.611:000.211:270.25:356:37Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:462.76:132.711:560.25:336:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:422.77:062.812:260.112:470.25:326:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:302.77:522.91:210.11:330.15:316:40Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:142.78:343.02:100.12:160.15:296:41New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:542.79:113.02:540.02:550.15:286:42New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:322.79:463.03:340.03:310.15:276:42New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:082.710:203.04:110.14:050.15:256:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:452.710:552.94:450.14:380.25:246:44Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:222.611:312.95:200.25:120.25:236:45Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:012.55:570.35:500.35:216:46Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:102.812:422.46:370.36:320.45:206:47Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:512.72:252.48:200.48:210.46:197:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:362.63:112.49:070.49:150.46:187:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:242.64:012.49:580.410:140.46:167:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:182.54:592.510:530.411:170.46:157:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:212.56:002.611:490.36:147:51Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:242.66:582.912:200.312:430.26:137:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:222.77:513.11:180.11:340.16:127:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8638379)

Common Questions About Newport News, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Newport News, VA today?

Slack tide in Newport News, VA is approximately 2:47 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Newport News, VA?

Newport News, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Newport News, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Newport News, VA?

Tide predictions for Newport News, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Newport News, VA?

Tide data for Newport News, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8638379. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8638379.

What is the moon phase in Newport News, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Newport News, VA is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Newport News, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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